]]>Tue, 28 Jul 2015 04:00:00 GMT33a6c2c8-9c9f-4217-9794-673dfb1aedfa
The Ohio Department of Education (ODE) is currently accepting applications for participants to serve on English Language Arts and Mathematics Content Advisory Committees. Ohio’s educators and content specialists play a vital role in the creation of valid and reliable assessments and fill this role by serving on our Content Advisory Committees.
]]>Mon, 20 Jul 2015 04:00:00 GMTeadcbf4e-b6e6-4856-9996-a522545a55a3
The department is currently revising the Resident Educator Web pages to reflect changes made in the 2015-2016 state budget bill — and to include streamlined tools and resources. Please note that a new overview of program revisions for 2015-2016 is posted here — and that there will be new and updated materials and Web pages later this summer.
]]>Fri, 17 Jul 2015 04:00:00 GMT40748e70-702f-410a-aed9-afe8f85d8275
The Ohio Department of Education is currently working as quickly as possible to correct two issues with the online licensure system. One relates to the ability of new applicants to obtain an Educator State ID. In addition, applicants will only be able to update their demographic information outside of CORE on the main SAFE account menu.
]]>Thu, 16 Jul 2015 04:00:00 GMT45f92242-4a53-4b20-9819-a982eb110016Training for New EMIS Coordinators

FY15 SOES Final Student (S) Data Collection Extended

]]>Wed, 15 Jul 2015 04:00:00 GMT0d8d26b3-fefe-4218-8aa3-c6c25b822043
ODE's Office of Professional Conduct submits an annual report to the State Board of Education. The Annual Report for 2014 will assist readers in understanding professional conduct initiatives of the office and of ODE.
]]>Fri, 10 Jul 2015 04:00:00 GMTd322d45f-0c20-433b-b0b3-5237591b5bb5Updated FY15 Traditional District Final Student (S) Data Collection Request - v4

Reporting Non-numeric Scores for New Preschool Early Learning Assessment

Additional IB Assessment Area Codes

2014 CTE March (D) Reporting Appeals

]]>Fri, 19 Jun 2015 04:00:00 GMT40b9cc0a-82a1-4830-99f3-73d270816fd2
A new edition of the Resident Educator Program Update, posted here, provides important information for program coordinators, mentors, facilitators and resident educators.

Inside readers will find articles regarding the changing of program materials used in the past – as well as a free online resource, Mentor Refresh, that program leaders will want to review individually or as a group.

Thanks to all who are supporting Ohio’s teachers through this important program.

]]>Tue, 09 Jun 2015 04:00:00 GMT2115a3f4-716c-45f1-a381-087b824eecd1
The Ohio Department of Education is currently developing an electronic process for submitting middle school waiver resolutions. The department will notify all superintendents by email once the process is complete.

School boards of education may move forward with creating and passing the waiver resolution. However, you will need to keep the resolution until you receive notification about the submission process.

Please refer to the Career-Technical Education middle school programming web page for more information. The FAQ for middle school programming is available, as shown below.

]]>Fri, 29 May 2015 04:00:00 GMT4e298226-cc99-47cf-a3e9-8b86d2830e5b
The Ohio Department of Education has updated the Career-Technical Education form for districts to request a correction in data submitted to the department. Please use this form to report EMIS errors that warrant an override. It is available for immediate use here.
]]>Thu, 14 May 2015 04:00:00 GMT45a9bc4c-57fe-47f9-8956-489c19e2c3a9
A new edition of the Resident Educator Program Update, available online here, provides important information for program coordinators, mentors, facilitators and resident educators.Inside readers will find articles regarding the summative assessment, CORE reporting – as well as new training programs for prospective instructional mentors.
]]>Wed, 13 May 2015 04:00:00 GMTabbaa211-260c-4299-a181-83ec84b80c8a
The Ohio Department of Education has updated the Teacher Eligibility Verification form (CTE-37) for career-technical education. It is available for immediate use here.
]]>Wed, 13 May 2015 04:00:00 GMTc37a225d-7654-4cac-9ebe-59af21b23001New FY15 Traditional Districts Final Student Data (S) Collection Request

New FY15 Update Previous SOES Student Contact Data Collection Request

FY14 Graduate (G) Reporting Reopened

]]>Thu, 07 May 2015 04:00:00 GMTf47bbfc9-0e6f-4576-9e1f-0e440468fa0f
The Office of Career-Technical Education has released the Career-Technical Education Expansion Business Rules for the 2015-2016 school year (FY2016). The rules include a breakdown by course type and related requirements, such as licensure, testing and funding.

]]>Tue, 28 Apr 2015 04:00:00 GMTeae54a1a-fc81-4eb2-8653-6b4c26e13ba9EMIS Manual Updates Published for Sections 1.1, 2.8 and 2.15
]]>Tue, 21 Apr 2015 04:00:00 GMT53284a80-25fa-43bd-a4bb-5a886604a1a0Ohio’s School-wide Positive Behavior Support and Interventions (SW-PBIS) is a framework for creating safe and orderly learning environments in schools, while improving the social-emotional outcomes for students. Training and coaching is provided through Ohio’s PBIS network. Five regional training opportunities are offered to train trainers to support implementation in school districts across Ohio.
]]>Tue, 21 Apr 2015 04:00:00 GMT586382b7-ffc2-4561-a785-48f6d3822f56New FY15 Final Calendar (C) Reporting Collection Request
]]>Wed, 15 Apr 2015 04:00:00 GMT5bc4b752-e15b-4c01-8c5c-d6676f7c27d4Updated FY15 Initial Staff/Course (L) Collection Request - v6
]]>Tue, 14 Apr 2015 04:00:00 GMTc98d3feb-2928-4664-8da0-e16384168518Valid Certification Report Release and Date Check Accommodation
]]>Mon, 06 Apr 2015 04:00:00 GMTe4522122-9ccf-47f3-95c7-2d68b234c113
The BEST Grant collaborative partners will establish two Local Braille Production Centers (LBPC) in school districts. The establishment of these centers will expand braille production capabilities at the local school district level. The application and information packet for district’s to apply to become a Local Braille Production Center can be found at the links below.

]]>Thu, 02 Apr 2015 04:00:00 GMTa0226f38-5f9a-4338-b23d-bd8505ff8797
Districts must prepare for the new braille code for students who are blind/visually impaired. A Transition Plan and Transition Timeline have been developed to provide districts with guidance and resources for implementation.

]]>Thu, 02 Apr 2015 04:00:00 GMTa440f53f-a464-4e67-af38-ed6e1508d596New FY15 Required Spring Update Five Year Forecast (P) Reporting Collection Request Released
]]>Wed, 01 Apr 2015 04:00:00 GMT37ab4257-0927-4a93-8401-fa5c781ce53fThe Ohio Department of Education (ODE), Office for Exceptional Children (OEC) is clarifying section II.5.b of the State Complaint Procedures C-5 Effective 12/12/2014.
]]>Thu, 19 Mar 2015 04:00:00 GMT319c5fd1-5561-400d-8bc0-e5baaf4fe0ec
To recognize the contributions of military families, the Ohio Department of Education is eliminating fees for their educator licenses. Beginning Jan. 2, 2015, the fees for any initial Ohio educator license (including an alternative resident educator workforce development license), permit or certificate – or for a renewal – will be waived for candidates who are veterans with honorable discharges or current service members of all branches of the United States Armed Forces, including the National Guard or Reserves. Spouses of active-duty service members also may receive a license free of charge.

Additionally, if the veteran is eligible, VA benefits may also be used for covering the costs of any licensure examination or test (if applicable) required for an educator license.

Please share this information with your recruitment office and licensure and testing office on campus.

]]>Wed, 18 Mar 2015 04:00:00 GMT38fd10d9-6a7f-4230-9192-7479dc7272ea
Program coordinators can choose from one of three upcoming day-long meetings for an opportunity to learn from the Ohio Department of Education and colleagues in other districts about implementing the Ohio Resident Educator program. The department will host three meetings: Monday, May 18 at the Butler County Educational Service Center in Hamilton; Tuesday, May 19 at the Quest Conference Center in Columbus; and Wednesday, May 27 in Independence at the Educational Service Center of Cuyahoga County. Register in STARS through your SAFE account, using the keyword search term: pc network.
]]>Fri, 13 Mar 2015 04:00:00 GMT2b6f5ac3-d520-4eff-a109-7eb7f11831d1
Information about how data from all the state tests will affect the state and local report cards and educator evaluations, and clarification about how untested students are included or not included in calculations.
]]>Tue, 10 Mar 2015 04:00:00 GMTbc61c85e-5cce-48bf-b2f9-a6953258ed8e
An updated Chart of Approved Instruments for gifted identification has been posted, as well as an updated Combined Factsheet of identification scores.

]]>Mon, 09 Mar 2015 04:00:00 GMT4b189893-0672-444b-b071-6ebf31903637Updated FY15 Initial Calendar (C) Reporting Collection Request - v4
]]>Mon, 09 Mar 2015 04:00:00 GMT02428c53-f051-45c8-8153-3a72ccbc7fe5
New guidance documents have been posted related to High Quality Professional Development and Ongoing Assistance for general education teachers providing gifted services.
]]>Mon, 09 Mar 2015 04:00:00 GMTe24f8960-b5d4-4929-87f6-df0d70b9eec8
A program to help better prepare high school and adult students for careers in robotics and other advanced manufacturing careers is expanding into Northeast Ohio.
]]>Mon, 09 Mar 2015 04:00:00 GMT40cb71cf-9345-42b1-8742-54d10db2079c
The updated Testing Rules for Subject-Accelerated Students have been posted. The Rules have been updated to reflect the recent federal waiver related to state testing.
]]>Mon, 09 Mar 2015 04:00:00 GMTd1859286-0f99-490a-8cfd-b112dc80a299Updated FY15 Calendar (C) Reporting Collection Request - v3

New FY14 Yearend (N) Supplemental Reporting Collection Request

]]>Fri, 06 Mar 2015 05:00:00 GMT823d5a82-4865-495b-8662-31a712d2012b
Recently, many school districts have contacted the Ohio Department of Education asking if they will experience financial consequences for students who do not participate in Ohio’s New State Tests.
]]>Tue, 03 Mar 2015 05:00:00 GMT3f794a18-80be-4ded-836a-269b8feb609c
The first edition of the online Licensure Update newsletter provides information for those who are involved with educator licensure in school districts, particularly electronic signers who review and approve license applications. Suggestions for future topics may be sent to educator.licensure@education.ohio.gov.
]]>Fri, 27 Feb 2015 05:00:00 GMT97572a25-893f-4631-a4e2-7ee89dd7525f
The Feb. 23, 2015 edition of the Resident Educator Program Update, posted here, provides important information for program coordinators, mentors, facilitators and resident educators. Inside readers will find articles on licensure as well as resources and requirements. A PDF of this entire edition is available here. Thanks to all who are supporting Ohio’s teachers through this important program.
]]>Fri, 27 Feb 2015 05:00:00 GMT3148118c-39f5-4479-b4d7-f64458639362
The Department of Treasury¹s Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) is now accepting and processing applications nationwide from blind or visually impaired individuals who wish to receive a free currency reader.
]]>Mon, 23 Feb 2015 05:00:00 GMT04605192-184f-4b8f-ba8d-701a8230bbd2FLICS Update
]]>Fri, 20 Feb 2015 05:00:00 GMTd9378527-7f0f-4eb4-99a2-411a2b88f68c
A school district may need to delay school or cancel a day or several days of school during its scheduled testing window, due to weather or other unexpected circumstances. This guidance addresses the extension of a district’s testing window only under these circumstances. A district cannot use a testing window extension for a school delay or closure that occurred before testing started.
]]>Fri, 20 Feb 2015 05:00:00 GMT9ef0311f-60d4-4c6e-916e-e1664813a37fClarification on accessibility and accommodations for new state tests has been released that provides answers to these questions: What are accessibility features and accommodations and how have these changed in the 2014-2015 school year? What are the federal IDEA rules and how does Ohio ensure compliance? How do the new changes impact an IEP team’s decisions?
]]>Thu, 19 Feb 2015 05:00:00 GMTd223e7c9-95de-431a-92ca-9cf5669ff834
Ohio includes all students, including those with disabilities, in state tests, and their results are included in state accountability. All children matter, and Ohio has a responsibility to make sure that all children learn and grow in our classrooms.
]]>Wed, 18 Feb 2015 05:00:00 GMT3ac1cef0-75d1-4f5a-a285-89a6fab373ac
March 9th begins another round of Autism Internet Modules (AIM) courses with Ashland University. For those teachers who need to renew licenses, these are one, two and three credit options that address evidence-based practices for working with students with autism spectrum disorders.
]]>Tue, 17 Feb 2015 05:00:00 GMT6e40ba73-c24b-4033-9e3c-46478b7dd084Updated FY15 SOES End of Year Student Data (S) Collection Request - v2
]]>Tue, 17 Feb 2015 05:00:00 GMT5edfe8ae-a80d-486d-a262-7d1bfdc468e7New Reports Available in SDC
]]>Fri, 13 Feb 2015 05:00:00 GMT24fc8b4a-5e13-4dbe-8533-b0d075ed0b30New Reports Available in SDC

The Ohio Department of Education's Office for Exceptional Children (ODE/OEC) invites you to participate in Ohio's 2015 Special Education Leadership Conference from Wednesday, September 30, through Thursday, October 1, 2015.

]]>Tue, 10 Feb 2015 05:00:00 GMTce031036-2458-4a3e-8ec4-d00bf9e1f772
Grants, up to $5,000, are available to registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and tax exempt public service agencies in the United States that are using the power of volunteers to improve the physical health of their communities. Grants are given in the form of The Home Depot gift cards for the purchase of tools, materials or services. The mission is to ensure that every veteran has a safe place to call home. Priority will be placed on volunteer projects that fit the following criteria:

1. Projects serving veterans and their families, whether that’s repairing homes or improving facilities; and
2. Projects involving veterans volunteering to help other veterans in the communities where they live.

]]>Fri, 06 Feb 2015 05:00:00 GMTa91fd1da-3943-433c-a22a-ec345a968f5f
New rules governing the creation and submission of school safety plans went into effect Jan. 5. The new law and the associated administrative rule are available at https://saferschools.ohio.gov/content/school_safety_plans.
]]>Fri, 06 Feb 2015 05:00:00 GMT9ce8043b-176a-46bc-99d0-fdbaf293e726
Many districts are receiving communication from families refusing their children’s participation in state tests this spring. The department encourages schools to talk with families about their concerns regarding testing.
]]>Wed, 04 Feb 2015 05:00:00 GMTc60985ca-e5a1-47fa-a53d-43cb9f57638c
Spencer Wolf, a 2013 graduate of Kettering Fairmont High School’s career-tech digital design program, will represent the United States in this summer’s WorldSkills competition in Sao Paulo, Brazil. He is one of 19 U.S. qualifiers in the 43rd international test in 45 categories that include automotive technology, bricklaying, manufacturing, restaurant services and graphic design.

Wolf works with clients at his own design firm, Wolf Graphic Design, while enrolled at Sinclair Community College. He qualified for the Aug. 11-16 WorldSkills events based on his demonstrated knowledge and skills in a seven-hour design test offered to top SkillsUSA competitors. WorldSkills draws competitors from 72 countries within five continents. Resumé-building gold, silver and bronze awards are presented.

]]>Wed, 21 Jan 2015 05:00:00 GMT725d8af5-d0e4-463d-8e0f-d633f9e7ce39
Guidance and Instructions for Submitting Waiver Requests
]]>Wed, 21 Jan 2015 05:00:00 GMTf22f045d-2726-4e3e-8936-30d716947963
The amount of time students spend on testing can be reduced by nearly 20 percent under recommendations made today by the state superintendent of public instruction as part of a comprehensive report.
]]>Tue, 20 Jan 2015 05:00:00 GMT76215951-c2d3-41f7-800a-d115b50879d6
Would you like to be involved in the development of early childhood assessments?
]]>Tue, 20 Jan 2015 05:00:00 GMT01f7f168-60d9-43c2-ad01-257a47a90861
Preparing for Ohio’s New State Tests, Graduation Options and the Value-Added Model for High Schools, Science and Social Studies
]]>Fri, 16 Jan 2015 05:00:00 GMT5399b76f-a034-4899-bf46-984cf90de97bFinance Reports Released in SDC

SDC Release Note

Ohio District Data Exchange (ODDEX) v1.12.0

]]>Fri, 16 Jan 2015 05:00:00 GMT01ddaaba-846a-42f5-996c-ebd2707e6417
Through a memorandum of understanding with Taiwan’s Ministry of Education, the Ohio Department of Education invites new and experienced licensed elementary and middle school teachers to apply to the Teaching in Taiwan program. The selected educators teach English to students in Taiwan for one academic year. Teaching contracts are from 10 to 11 months, depending on the placement.
]]>Wed, 14 Jan 2015 05:00:00 GMT211aedb3-cc42-4d7e-ac3e-b7564ee61b95
The Ohio Department of Education has released the list of industry-recognized credentials used for school and district report cards. Use this link to the Career-Technical Education Data and Accountability webpage for the credential list and information on the credential application process for community stakeholders.

]]>Mon, 12 Jan 2015 05:00:00 GMT248f791b-f138-46b1-8abd-40907e2faa6c
Ohio has received a waiver to eliminate double testing in elementary and middle schools.
]]>Mon, 12 Jan 2015 05:00:00 GMTb4ec4a57-7ad4-4f54-923a-b97ff1d58298
State officials have added a robust student section to their Ohio Means Jobs website, hoping it will push K-12 students to think more and earlier about career exploration in the face of the always-changing job market.

On Dec. 16, 2014, the Office of Career-Technical Education recorded the Middle-Grade and Industry-Recognized Credential Courses for Seniors Webcast. During this recording, which is approximately one-hour long, Director Bill Bussey and Associate Director Jamie Nash outline these two important career-tech initiatives. The recording also includes the question and answer session that took place at the end of the presentation.

In addition to the webinar, the following links provide essential resources about middle-grade and industry-recognized credential courses.

]]>Mon, 29 Dec 2014 05:00:00 GMT8960ab25-ffb2-4f0d-a675-8683bca54234Akron marketing teacher is national new educator of the year

Eric Mathews, Akron Public Schools marketing teacher, is the American Association for Career and Technical Education’s new career-tech educator of the year. He received the award during the association’s national conference in November.

Mathews became a teacher five years ago after nearly 20 years in private industry human resource management. His previous employers include Wendy’s, Ford Motor Company and Goodyear. As advisor for the student DECA organization and marketing program, he coaches students for state and national competitions. He led an initiative to teach global competencies and served on a team to help students obtain and retain jobs. He also has participated in the Aspiring Principal’s Academy with six weeks as interim assistant principal.

The six Business Professionals of America state officers chosen on Nov. 19 are: Matthew Paluga, president, Northwest High School (Cincinnati)/Butler Tech; Michaela Frank, vice president, Stebbins High School (Dayton); Logan Emrich, secretary, Greenville High School; Brian Kurek, treasurer, Centerville High School; Caroline Moreno, Amelia High School Great Oaks; and Brenna McGovern, parliamentarian, Ellet High School (Akron).

For more information about Ohio DECA, go to www.ohiodeca.us/. For more information on Business Professionals of America, Ohio Association, go to www.ohiobpa.org/.

]]>Fri, 12 Dec 2014 05:00:00 GMT18f1f804-db92-4a11-8a83-60ef65dfc256On December 9, 2014, the Center for Instructional Supports and Accessible Materials (CISAM) will mail a 2015 Federal Quota Registration of Students who are Blind packet on behalf of the Ohio Department of Education, Office for Exceptional Children requesting the registration of every student attending the school district who is legally blind.
]]>Fri, 05 Dec 2014 05:00:00 GMT722fba77-7832-4153-8f2d-9173b4bf9e6eAccessibility and accommodations on Ohio’s New State Tests are different from the Ohio Achievement Assessments and the Ohio Graduation Tests.
]]>Fri, 05 Dec 2014 05:00:00 GMT7616acf5-486c-4d46-8929-884184efff4dThe Student Inventory for Technology Supports (SIFTS) is a quick and easy web-based survey tool developed primarily to support IEP teams who need assistance in matching student needs and strengths to assistive technology features.
]]>Fri, 05 Dec 2014 05:00:00 GMT1de1648b-33c2-4b2e-b336-881cb737dd1aSOES Module in ODDEX Now Live

FY14 March (D) Collection Extended

New FY15 Beginning of Year Student (S) Collection Request

New FY15 Five Year Forecast (P) Optional Collection Request

New SOES Student Contact Collection Request - V2

K-3 Literacy & TGRG Retention Data Appeals Process

]]>Wed, 26 Nov 2014 05:00:00 GMT8f28ddfc-2200-40b2-b917-c33592e7906c
Autum Barry, a Project Lead The Way medical intervention teacher at Logan High School, is one of seven teachers nationwide to receive the National Teacher of Excellence award for 2014. Barry and the other six teachers received the honor during the Nov. 12 Project Lead The Way national summit in Indianapolis, Ind.
]]>Wed, 26 Nov 2014 05:00:00 GMT18c7c134-c9f3-4f13-9882-dc509d685768
The Utica Shale Academy, located within Southern Local Schools in Columbiana County, is about to graduate its first student. Austin Sadler, the only senior in the academy, completes high school in several months with a diploma and three certifications for the oil and shale industry: Rig Pass, which is for safety; Drilling Instructors Training; and Well Controlled Certification.
]]>Mon, 24 Nov 2014 05:00:00 GMTbd8335f4-20a4-44a3-aa29-7747fea942b2
Ohio school districts are working to improve their services for students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD).
]]>Wed, 19 Nov 2014 05:00:00 GMT218c59fb-9229-44ec-9edc-83a9ed6bd017
As you may have heard, EMIS has made two changes that affect special education reporting, and an additional change is expected later this year.
]]>Wed, 19 Nov 2014 05:00:00 GMT378fae1d-7c75-4bd8-b390-d880e74eca8b

The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) has announced a program, The Ohio Hearing Aid Assistance Program (OHAAP), that provides assistance to families with children under twenty-one years of age with permanent hearing impairments to purchase hearing aids. Families with incomes at or below 400 percent of the federal poverty guidelines are eligible for the program.

]]>Wed, 19 Nov 2014 05:00:00 GMT55f40011-7ee5-4810-a061-b1a606c14c2cOLAC recently launched two new webinars facilitated by Brian McNulty: Moving the Work Forward through OPES and Moving the Work Forward through OTES.

]]>Fri, 07 Nov 2014 05:00:00 GMT98c46c68-fad6-468c-9141-7557fb8c63cc
You can explore the Ohio Technology Pearltree resources by clicking here. Click the different pearls to find information and resources on each of the various topics.
]]>Mon, 03 Nov 2014 05:00:00 GMT34906ef4-4cd7-440d-b626-c189a7239630
The Ohio Teacher Showcase Project highlights ways that Ohio teachers are using technology to support student learning of specific content from Ohio’s Learning Standards. Teams of Ohio educators have documented their teaching practices through video and lesson materials to provide concrete examples of technology integration. This collection currently includes products from the pilot year of the project that address the Learning Standards for English language arts.

Dr. Richard A. Ross, state superintendent of public instruction, is pleased to announce a funding opportunity for the development of Adult Career Opportunity Pilot Programs.

As many as five community colleges, state community colleges, Ohio technical centers or technical colleges around the state will receive up to $500,000 each in planning grant funds in fiscal year 2015 to develop their own Adult Career Opportunity Pilot Program.

The program, to be implemented in 2015-2016, will be designed to assist adults ages 22 or older in completing their high school diplomas while also earning an industry credential or certificate. The funds will be distributed geographically among five regions.

New Yearend Data Appeals Process Established for Districts and Community Schools

Current ODE EMIS Training Schedule

]]>Mon, 29 Sep 2014 04:00:00 GMT81bc8f69-c446-4e28-9dad-228d42716d42Brookville student awarded Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Scholarship
Grace Klosterman, a Project Lead The Way biomedical senior from Brookville, is one of 250 students nationally and one of five youth in Ohio accepted into the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Scholarship program. Grace is receiving elective credits from Johann-Michael-Sailer-Gymnasium, a high school near the village of Blindheim, Germany, while finishing up English and religion classes remotely to graduate next spring from Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School in Dayton.

Introduced under a Presidential initiative in 1983, the exchange program aims to strengthen U.S.-German relations through cultural understanding. More information about youth cultural immersion programs can be obtained at www.afsusa.org.

]]>Mon, 22 Sep 2014 04:00:00 GMT0817ca14-f512-4ef4-9844-02e91e8dd582
A local board of education may adopt a resolution that its district will not provide career-technical education students enrolled in grades 7 and 8. The Ohio Department of Education must receive that resolution by Sept. 30, 2015 in order to grant a waiver to the district for 2015-2016 school year.
]]>Wed, 17 Sep 2014 04:00:00 GMTd458ae0e-7e2e-41d7-a6cb-9e1bab720e76SDC Now Available

]]>Tue, 09 Sep 2014 04:00:00 GMT2fe91f6e-c0d5-48c1-bdb5-0a3a0393e80aNew Student Retention Collection Request Released
]]>Tue, 09 Sep 2014 04:00:00 GMTfdc8d91d-0a52-4060-a351-fcedabee2a9e
The Ohio Department of Education is proud to announce two options for educators who hold an Alternative Resident Educator-Career Technical Workforce Development license. Please see the following attachments for requirements and details. If you have additional questions, contact the Center for the Teaching Profession at 1-877-644-6338 (Toll Free).

]]>Fri, 05 Sep 2014 04:00:00 GMT05865a33-6309-4cd5-871f-a6a6b269fdea
The data used for the federal child count this year will be October 31. This is 30 days earlier than the previous snapshot date, and the October 31 date will align with other child counts required by state and federal law.

District reporting requirements for student data will not be affected by this change. The only data change will be the date that the Ohio Department of Education uses to extract the student data used for the count. IEPs that were due to be reviewed near the former December 1 reporting date will still be effective on October 31.

]]>Thu, 04 Sep 2014 04:00:00 GMT08e5e0dd-afec-4081-8619-05141bd53bd7The Aug. 29 edition of the Resident Educator Program Update provides important information for program coordinators. Inside, you will find tips for registering your resident educators beginning Sept. 1, news about an upcoming webinar Sept. 5 and activities to help resident educators prepare to take the summative assessment.

A PDF of this entire edition is available here. Thanks to all who are supporting Ohio’s teachers through this important program.

]]>Wed, 27 Aug 2014 04:00:00 GMT77703f2f-9a30-4536-b012-6247d7d3798c
If you are looking for a short summary of what’s new for the Ohio Teacher Evaluation system this school year, see the 10 Tips document posted under resources here. The one-page document provides links to information explaining changes, as well as new and upcoming resources. Watch this “latest news” box for more information to come about student learning objectives and a new formula for compiling teacher and principal summative ratings.

]]>Wed, 20 Aug 2014 04:00:00 GMT19b34058-db4a-4ec3-bcaf-5248247ab313
If you are interested in applying for either a substitute teaching license or pupil activity (coaching) permit, read the new step-by-step instructions for getting started on your respective Web page. You will see an outline of requirements, pointers on navigating My Educator Profile (the online licensure system) and how to check on the status of your application review.
]]>Fri, 15 Aug 2014 04:00:00 GMTcabd1123-c0ea-48c1-a87c-21b38733b5c1Registration Closing Monday for New EMIS Coordinator Training for Districts, ESCs, and JVSDs
]]>Fri, 15 Aug 2014 04:00:00 GMTb567a333-843b-47ac-bc45-9a46af8c59e8
The Aug. 12 edition of the Resident Educator Program Update provides important information for program coordinators, mentors, facilitators and resident educators as we begin the new school year. Inside readers will find articles on resources, requirements, upcoming trainings and program coordinator meetings. Also, don’t miss the last article about recent law changes and upcoming rules related to resident educator and alternate resident educator licenses. A PDF of this entire edition is available here. Thanks to all who are supporting Ohio’s teachers through this important program.
]]>Wed, 13 Aug 2014 04:00:00 GMT5c0befa3-c915-4b9a-bd65-12b2e6ce2f17New FY15 Student Cross Reference Reporting Collection Request Released

]]>Mon, 28 Jul 2014 04:00:00 GMT56ec9b08-0ecd-4b67-a449-872949412e7b
Summer is a bare-it-all season of sleeveless tops, shorts and bathing suits, so what better time than now to talk with youth about their body image.

Body Image is the way individuals think and feel about their own body, as well as how they perceive others to think and feel about their appearance. Heavily influenced by family, friends and media, one’s body image can be positive or negative.

]]>Wed, 02 Jul 2014 04:00:00 GMT1d2f7c25-6a18-4377-9cae-718b1bdf73f7
The Office for Exceptional children sent district 2014 Special Education Determination emails to superintendents and special education contacts on Wednesday, June 25.
]]>Tue, 01 Jul 2014 04:00:00 GMT8cdbf22e-eb42-42c1-aac6-fced0580a6d2Adjusted Processing Schedule for Holiday Week
]]>Tue, 01 Jul 2014 04:00:00 GMT7d731a0d-7711-43ee-88b5-8811af155505
As part of the Third Grade Reading Guarantee, the Ohio Department of Education is required to ensure all approved Research-Based Reading Instruction Programs align with the State Board’s reading competencies. The department reviewed these programs and has released the official list of Research-Based Reading Instruction Programs for the 2014-2015 school year.
]]>Tue, 01 Jul 2014 04:00:00 GMTcef289fe-5e84-4dad-b672-10b9d4d7ded2
The U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs issued state determinations on Wednesday, June 25. Ohio is one of 36 states receiving a determination of “Needs Assistance.”
]]>Tue, 01 Jul 2014 04:00:00 GMTf78b0cff-fa04-4f25-afcc-4e7ba7bec81fSDC Now Available

SDC Release Notes

]]>Mon, 30 Jun 2014 04:00:00 GMTb83ed473-3b9b-4cdf-9818-e2af393ef7c6
While IM and RE-1 remain the only required trainings for mentors, advanced mentor trainings are available for all educators. Optional trainings are now posted in STARS through your SAFE account (search keywords “advanced mentor training”).
]]>Fri, 27 Jun 2014 04:00:00 GMTc8392993-e502-4d23-96f4-30d3a4272644
Funding is available for each first-year resident educator working in a public district, chartered community school, educational service center, career center or joint vocational school. To be eligible for these funds, a school or district must have registered their resident educators in CORE by the designated deadline. Reimbursement funds must be requested by June 30, 2014. Read the original news item here. Detailed directions for each of these steps are available here.
]]>Fri, 27 Jun 2014 04:00:00 GMTb685c3e0-dc71-4958-85c1-915bbb07e848
Instructional Mentoring (IM) and Resident Educator –1 (RE-1) remain the required trainings for mentor certification. Registration for both trainings is now open in the STARS system through your SAFE account. Use “IM” and “RE-1” in the keyword search options.

]]>Fri, 27 Jun 2014 04:00:00 GMTf86e2cfa-98ad-4753-8492-fb67d8be95a1
The online Facilitation Training for those individuals who will serve as summative assessment facilitators is available at no cost to those who sign up for an account. Access the link for the online Facilitation Training here. Share the Facilitation at a Glance guidance document with anyone who may serve in the role of a facilitator.
]]>Fri, 27 Jun 2014 04:00:00 GMTcb43fd3f-ddb2-4b3b-99f8-2b7a9550d327
Ohio is completing the third year of the Resident Educator Program. This past year, over 15,000 resident educators participated in the program, with more than 8,000 active mentors and 3,000+ candidates completing the Resident Educator Summative Assessment for the first time. As the program continues to grow, we want to thank everyone for their commitment to supporting teachers. When we support teachers, we support student learning.

]]>Thu, 26 Jun 2014 04:00:00 GMT113f9b74-b185-4fa2-b019-c2fce48e70da
Get updates on the new graded K-3 Literacy components as well as new non-graded Prep for Success and district information.
]]>Wed, 25 Jun 2014 04:00:00 GMT90528b18-99c7-44d7-b9dc-95476e7bc4ad
Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a checklist that teachers could use to determine and impact our students’ likelihood for success in school and in life? After surveying more than 4 million children from varying backgrounds and circumstances, researchers from the Search Institute have found that there is in fact a checklist of sorts, to predict success. It is called the 40 Developmental Assets ™ and it has become the most widely used approach to positive youth development in the U.S.
]]>Tue, 24 Jun 2014 04:00:00 GMT210823aa-bb2d-4b5b-a07f-a9908120502d
Training and tests are now available for educators who need to update their credentials as evaluators for the Ohio Teacher or Principal Evaluation Systems. The National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET) is administering the re-calibration process. To successfully complete re-calibration, which is required every two years, teacher evaluators must take three hours of online training and principal evaluators must take two hours of online training. Both teacher and principal evaluators also need to pass the appropriate tests. More information is available on the department’s website.
]]>Tue, 24 Jun 2014 04:00:00 GMTe2ef7a7c-316d-446e-97b1-251b23cf8205
In August 2013, the Ohio Department of Education informed high schools that they would be required to give PSAT assessments to sophomores beginning in October 2014.

In February 2014, the department communicated to district superintendents that it will not require that the PSAT be given in October 2014.

]]>Wed, 28 May 2014 04:00:00 GMTf7e85b03-e21e-46c5-8323-9c3f36f88666
Students of all ages will be celebrating the close of the school year and the kickoff to summer. But as the novelty of summer break wears off, many youth may find themselves feeling isolated and alone, having lost the daily interactions and social connections that school provides. Such feelings can lead to unhealthy coping behaviors (including substance abuse) and increased adolescence risk for developing depression, anxiety and other mental health problems.
]]>Tue, 27 May 2014 04:00:00 GMT5f449875-23eb-46da-9c38-7e07b75fcc4dNew Calendar Reporting Collection Request for FY15

]]>Fri, 16 May 2014 04:00:00 GMT842e89f6-0a02-4559-b138-d82e2c29530d
Beach Bags give parents an easy way to keep their children's reading skills sharp with fun summer activities arranged around five themes...
]]>Thu, 15 May 2014 04:00:00 GMTea676bab-2ce1-4402-b75a-737cd2589500
May is nationally recognized as Better Sleep Month in an effort to bring awareness to the importance of sleep and to encourage people of all ages to improve their sleep patterns.
]]>Tue, 13 May 2014 04:00:00 GMTe256cc97-dc8c-4316-93ca-3c41f3afb921SDC Closing Tomorrow Afternoon

Mandatory 5 Year Forecast Window Closing

FY13 Processing Schedule Updated

FY14 Processing Schedule Updated

]]>Mon, 12 May 2014 04:00:00 GMT1df85c7d-c22a-41ca-bf5b-5e89a14076c7Updated FY14 Yearend Collection Request – v3 Released
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Ohio is working hard to make sure that all young children get the basic reading skills they need to be successful in school now and in higher grades.
]]>Mon, 05 May 2014 04:00:00 GMTaf98c381-e7b3-4108-952d-998f04092a60EMIS Manual Section 2.1.1 Student Enrollment Overview Published

New FY14 Financial Collection Request Released

Updated FY14 Yearend Collection Request – v2 Released

]]>Fri, 02 May 2014 04:00:00 GMT13002ced-6091-4f4f-b1e8-a73c7699f781Gifted Student Reports Available in SDC
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Most families are well aware and proud to point out the talents and passions that have been passed on from generation to generation (athletic ability, musical gifts, artistic skills, etc.). Most are also well aware of specific health issues that run in the family (cancer, diabetes, heart disease, etc.), and many are conscientious to not only share such information with their children, but to encourage by example, healthy behavioral choices to avoid them.
]]>Mon, 28 Apr 2014 04:00:00 GMT86c2e895-b0d5-465f-950c-cc4d5461c042
April is Alcohol Awareness Month. In this Know! Parent Tip we focus on alcohol’s effects specific to young females.

Many adults assume that underage drinking mostly involves boys. That assumption however, is false. In fact, girls have not only caught up to boys when it comes to drinking, but in many cases have surpassed them. According to results from the 2012 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, among youth aged 12 to 17, the percentage of females who were current drinkers (13.2 percent) was higher than their male counterparts (12.6 percent).

Reporting of CTE Technical Assessments (GY) Now Allowed in March (D) Period

New Five Year Forecast Collection Request for FY14 Reporting

Updated FY14 March Reporting Collection Request – v2 Released Today

Updated FY13 March Reporting Collection Request – v2 Released Today

]]>Fri, 21 Mar 2014 04:00:00 GMT320a3a73-5de3-4ff6-b585-94960e986258
The AP exams are just a few weeks away, and chances are your high schooler is looking for ways to earn that coveted 4 or 5. LearningExpress Library offered through INFOhio, can help.
]]>Thu, 13 Mar 2014 04:00:00 GMTfe9d042d-ed88-4124-b645-e308761520de
In this Know! Alert we are warning teachers and school administrators about youth getting high on cough syrup. While young people abusing cough medicine is nothing new, is seems to have grown again in popularity, with one in 10 teens partaking nationwide.
]]>Wed, 05 Mar 2014 05:00:00 GMT62cdde79-05a5-4a91-9fb5-38fc599b794f
The entire project is summarized in condensed Executive Summary format.
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Do your students know what to expect from “dating” partners? Have you discussed with them the characteristics of healthy dating relationships? While it is easy to make light of adolescent boyfriend/girlfriend relationships, it may be a risky notion; as statistics show that one in three teens experience an abusive dating relationship prior to high school graduation.
]]>Mon, 24 Feb 2014 05:00:00 GMT2a610139-06e2-4d76-b83f-754218567f59FY14 October Reporting Closed. Thanks!

Final Gen Missing Data Overrides for October – Due COB Friday, February 21, 2014

]]>Fri, 14 Feb 2014 05:00:00 GMTecf21f4f-2311-410f-a6e5-d908125a1699
February is known as the month of love. With that in mind, Know! focuses back-to-back Parent Tips on adolescent “love” relationships.
]]>Mon, 10 Feb 2014 05:00:00 GMT9814d4f5-2726-4485-ae3c-4ec63c73e53f

FY14 October Reporting Period Extended

FY14 Processing Schedule Updated

]]>Fri, 07 Feb 2014 05:00:00 GMT47e04cc3-0681-4d81-a9f1-305b16e97e86
A recording of a value-added presentation given during the State Board of Education’s January meeting by Jamie Meade, managing director of strategic measures of Battelle for Kids, is now available.
]]>Fri, 07 Feb 2014 05:00:00 GMTd6dc42f1-ebb8-4175-97b3-19aa9d095c67New EMIS override request form

The Ohio Department of Education’s Office of Career-Technical Education has a new form related to overriding data errors in EMIS. The override form is designed to preserve the quality of career tech programs, decrease the number of repeated errors and increase local and state efficiency. The state office pathway consultant, assistant director and associate director approval is assigned to nine different codes. The form can be downloaded here.

]]>Thu, 30 Jan 2014 05:00:00 GMTdc9bbf39-1f04-42e3-9bfa-b12058ae682aSDC Now Open
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When it comes to drugs and drug abuse, youth receive an abundance of misinformation from television, the internet, movies, music and peers. That’s why January 27th through February 2nd is being honored as National Drug Facts Week; a health observance for teens that aims to shatter the myths and share the truth about drugs and what they can do to one’s brain, body and behavior.
]]>Mon, 27 Jan 2014 05:00:00 GMTe604f832-022f-465b-9242-b662504a1158Updated FY14 October Collection Request – v5 Released Today

FY14 October Reporting Period Extended

FY14 Processing Schedule Updated

]]>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 05:00:00 GMTd4f00ad5-303b-4ccb-97ae-30bfcd418019
TEACHERS: January rolls in like a breath of fresh air. The calendar is reset and the second half of the school year is just beginning. In many regards, it is a chance for students to begin anew and an opportunity to do things “better” moving forward. The New Year is also an ideal occasion for them (and you) to set some fresh goals.
]]>Wed, 15 Jan 2014 05:00:00 GMT2960c1bf-a152-440b-8c9c-058fd6cad4f8FY13 Yearend Supplemental Reporting Period Extended